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Words and music: Alfred Henry Ackley and Bentley DeForest Ackley
From: Guitar Picker - www.gospelmusic.org.uk
In the Service of the King

C
I am happy in the service of the King.
     G7           C
I am happy, Oh so happy.

I have peace and joy that nothing else can bring,
       G7             C
In the service of the King.

Chorus
       C              D7
In the service of the King
       G            C
Every talent I will bring.
                         F
I have peace and joy and blessing
       C       G7     C
In the service of the King.

I am happy in the service of the King.
I am happy, O so happy.
Through the sunshine and the shadow I can sing,
In the service of the King.

Chorus

I am happy in the service of the King.
I am happy, O so happy.
To His guiding hand forever I will cling,
In the service of the King.

Chorus

I am happy in the service of the King.
I am happy, O so happy.
All that I possess to Him I gladly bring,
In the service of the King.

Chorus
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